Polka Dot Plant, Polka-Dot Plant, Freckle Face
Hypoestesphyllostachya 'Confetti Pink'

Synonym:Hypoestes sanguinolenta

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Veined

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
N/A

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed